Education
- Doctor of Nursing Practice, Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit
- M.S. in Nursing, Lewis University
- B.S. in Nursing, Loyola University Chicago
Biography
Donna Badowski, DNP, RN, CNE, CHSE, has 15 years of teaching nursing and was previously an Associate Professor and Associate Director of the RN to MS Nursing Program at DePaul University in Chicago. In that role, she gained experience in program development and the accreditation process. She began at DePaul soon after the start of the program and wrote the student handbook, program policies and program progression plans; and sought accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) portion of the program. She also took part in creating the curriculum for DePaul’s new BSN in nursing program.
Badowski holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh; a Master of Science in Nursing from Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois; and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Loyola University Chicago.
Badowski brings to this role a strong vision for how a nursing program advances St. Mary’s University’s mission, one grounded in the Catholic Marianist charisms and the liberal arts, a commitment to student success, and a rich set of experiences in nursing education and programming.
Refereed Journal Articles
Simonovich, S.D., Webber-Ritchey, K., Spurlark, R.S., Florczak, K., Mueller Wiesemann, L., Ponder, T.N., Reid, M., Shino, D., Stevens, B., Aquino, E., Badowski, D., Lattner, C., Soco, C., Krawczyk, S., Amer, K. (2022). Moral distress experienced by US nurses on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic: Implications for nursing policy and practice. Sage Open Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608221091059
Rossler, K., Badowski, D., & Siegel, S. (Submitted March 1, 2022). The presence of telehealth in pre-licensure nursing education: A scoping review. Nursing Outlook.
Johnson, C., Badowski, D., Quandt, R. (Accepted March 2, 2022). An unfolding disaster preparedness tabletop simulation: From on-site to hospital-based response. Nurse Educator.
Lattner, C., Badowski, D., & Otremba, D. (2022). Creating an Asynchronous Telehealth Simulation for Advance Nursing Practice Students. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 63, 5-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2021.11.005
Badowski, D., & Wells-Beede, E. (2022) State of prebriefing and debriefing in virtual simulation. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 62, 42-51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2021.10.006
Badowski, D.M, Spurlark, R., Webber-Ritchey, K.J., Towson, S., Ponder, T.N., & Simonovich, S.D. (2021). Envisioning nursing education for post COVID-19 world: Qualitative findings from the frontline. Journal of Nursing Education 60 (12), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20211004-03
Badowski, D., Rossler, K., Gill-Gembala, L., & Reiland, N. (2021). Integration of Motivational Interviewing within pre-licensure nursing programs: A national survey. Nurse Educator, 1-6. https://doi.org/ 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001127
Badowski, D., Rossler, K., & Reiland, N. (2021) Exploring student perceptions of virtual simulation versus traditional clinical and manikin-based simulation Journal of Professional Nursing 37, 683-689. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2021.05.005
Simonovich, S.D., Spurlark, R.S., Badowski, D., Krawczyk, S., Soco, D., Ponder, T.N., Rhyner, D., Waid, R., Aquino, E., Lattner, C., Mueller-Wiesemann, L., Webber-Ritchey, K., Li, S., Tariman, J.D. (2021). Examining effective communication in nursing practice during COVID-19: A large qualitative study. International Nursing Review, 00, 1-12. https://doi.org/ 10.1111/inr.12690
Parvis, K., Badowski, D., & Martin, D. (2021). A simulated perioperative clinical day for prelicensure nursing students. Journal of Nursing Education, 60(70), 386-390. https://doi.org/ 10.3928/01484834-20210616-04
Brauneis, L, Badowski, D., Maturin, L., & Simonovich, S. (2021). Impact of low fidelity simulation-based experiences in a pharmacology classroom setting in pre-licensure nursing education. Clinical Simulation in Nursing 50, 43-47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2020.10.002
Webber-Ritchey, K., Badowski, D.M., & Gibbons, E. (2020). An online asynchronous physical assessment lab using low fidelity simulation with peer feedback. Nursing Education Perspectives 35, 325-328. https://doi.org//10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000677
Publications
2021
Stevens, B. R., Reid, M., Shino, D., Webber-Ritchey, K. J., Spurlark, R. S., Florczak, K., … Simonovich, S. D. (2021, March). The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic: Moral Distress as Experienced by US Nurses. (S. Krawczyk, Ed.), Midwest Nursing Research Society 2021, Annual Research Conference. Virtual: Midwest Nursing Research Society.
Simonovich, S. D., Webber-Ritchey, K. J., Spurlark, R. S., Florczak, K., Wiesemann, L., Ponder, T., … Amer, K. M. (2021). Moral distress experienced by US nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sage Open Nursing.
Simonovich, S. D., Spurlark, R. S., Badowski, D. M., Krawczyk, S., Soco, C. A. P., Ponder, T., … Tariman, J. D. (2021). Examining effective communication in nursing practice during COVID-19: A large-scale qualitative study. International Nursing Review.
Rhyner, D., Ponder, T., Waid, R., Aquino, E. A., Tariman, J. D., Li, S., … Simonovich, S. D. (2021, March). Examining Effective Communication in Nursing Practice During COVID-19: A Large-Scale Qualitative Study. Midwest Nursing Research Society 2021, Annual Research Conference. Virtual: Midwest Nursing Research Society.
Amer, L., Howard, S., Shah, P., Rhyner, D. `., Ponder, T., Badowski, D. M., … Simonovich, S. D. (2021, April). Nurses’ Experience with Personal Protective Equipment During COVID-19: Lessons for Policy & Practice. 2021 Northwestern Memorial Hospital 13th Annual Research Symposium. Northwestern Memorial Hospital: Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Amer, K. M., Howard, S., Nwafor, G., Shah, P., Rhyner, D., Ponder, T., … Simonovich, S. D. (2021, March). Nurses’ Experiences with Personal Protective Equipment During COVID-19. Midwest Nursing Research Society 2021, Annual Research Conference. Virtual: Midwest Nursing Research Society.
An Asynchronous Simulated Telehealth Experience in a Graduate Online Pharmacology Course for Advanced Nursing Practice. International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning Conference. June 2021. Virtual.
Nurses’ Experience with Personal Protective Equipment During COVID-19: Lessons for Policy & Practice. 2021 Northwestern Memorial Hospital 13th Annual Research Symposium, April 15-16, 2021; E-Conference Format Due to COVID-19.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Moral Distress as Experienced by US Nurses. 2021 Northwestern Memorial Hospital 13th Annual Research Symposium, April 15-16, 2021; E-Conference Format Due to COVID-19. *Awarded Best Overall Poster Presentation.
2020
Alternating simulation for traditional clinical: Perioperative and perinatal experiences. International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning Conference. June 2020. Virtual
2018
Simulated telehealth learning experience with motivational interviewing: Impact on learning and nursing practice. National League for Nursing Summit. September, 2018. Chicago, Illinois.
Simulation facilitation method: Peer coaching and its implications for changing teamwork attitudes. International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning Conference. June 2018. Toronto, Canada
Electronic charting during simulation: A descriptive study. Quality and Safety Education for Nurses National Forum. May 2018, Bonita Springs, Florida.
2017
Use of electronic charting during simulation in nursing programs: A survey in the United States and Canada. International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning Conference. June, 2017. Washington D. C.
2016
Virtual Care Coordination Rounds. National League for Nursing Education Summit. September, 2016. Orlando, Florida.
Impact of a simulated clinical day with peer coaching and deliberate practice: Promoting a culture of safety. International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning Conference. June, 2016. Grapevine, Texas.
2015
Impact of a simulated clinical day with peer coaching and deliberate practice: Promoting a culture of safety. Quality and Safety Education for Nurses National Forum. May, 2015. San Diego, California.